Hard to Handle
Patti Drew Lyrics

Baby
Addressing the person they are trying to woo.

Here I am
Introducing themselves as a potential partner.

I'm the man on the scene
Asserting their confidence and experience.

I can give you what you want
Claiming to be able to fulfill their partner's desires.

But you got to go home with me
Asking their partner to take a chance on them.

I forgot some good old lovin'
Admitting to lacking in affection in the past.

And I got some in store
Promising to provide the love they've been missing.

When I get to throwin' it on you
When they start showing affection.

You got to come back for more
Implying that their partner will crave more.

Boys and things that come by the dozen
Referring to other potential partners as disposable.

That ain't nothin' but drug store lovin'
Implying that these flings are cheap and unfulfilling.

Pretty little thing, let me light your candle
Flirting with their partner.

'Cause mama I'm sure hard to handle, now, gets around
Confessing to being a player.

Action speaks louder than words
Stating that they will show their partner love through actions.

And I'm a man with a great experience
Reiterating their expertise in love and relationships.

I know you got you another man
Acknowledging their partner's current relationship.

But I can love you better than him
Promoting their ability to be a better partner than their current lover.

Take my hand, don't be afraid
Encouraging their partner to trust them.

I wanna prove every word I say
Vowing to back up their words with actions.

I'm advertisin' love for free
Suggesting that they are offering genuine love without any hidden agenda.

So, won't you place your ad with me
Asking their partner to choose them for love.

Give it to me
Asking for physical affection.

I got to have it
Expressing their strong desire for affection.

Give me some good 'ole lovin'
Requesting genuine and fulfilling affection from their partner.

Some of your good lovin'
Clarifying that they want love from their partner specifically.